Use and Care Manual

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
f. Never fuel indoors.
g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot
or running. Allow engine to cool at least five minutes
before refueling.
h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than one
inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion. Leave additional room for fuel expansion if the
utility vehicle will be in a high-altitude situation.
i. Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
j. If fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately. Move vehicle
to another area. Wait five minutes before starting
the engine.
k. To reduce fire hazards, keep engine compartment and
exhaust system free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel
soaked debris.
l. Never store the vehicle or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water
heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or other
gas appliances.
General Service
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and
deadly gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain all
moving parts have stopped. Remove the key to prevent
unintended starting.
3. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear
during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.
4. The cooling system is under pressure, never remove the
radiator cap when the system is hot. Slowly turn the cap to
the first stop to release pressure before removing the cap.
5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the vehicle is
in safe working condition.
6. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety
devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
7. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the vehicle
while the engine is running.
8. Wait for vehicle to cool before servicing exhaust or
coolant system.
9. Stop vehicle on level ground. Place shift lever in park
before servicing.
10. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,
as necessary.
11. Follow the vehicle maintenance and service schedules to
ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working
properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result
in accidents, injuries, or death.
12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc.
to protect the environment.
13. Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to dispose
of waste from your local Environmental Protection Agency.
Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of
materials in an environmentally safe fashion.
14. Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not use
food or beverage containers that may mislead someone
into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers
immediately following the draining of fluids.
15. Do NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground, down a
drain or into a stream, pond, lake, or other body of water.
Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations when
disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, batteries,
tires, and other harmful waste.
16. We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer to
clean your vehicle. They may cause damage to electrical
components; wheel spindles; pulleys; bearings; or the engine.
The use of high-pressure water will result in shortened life
and reduce serviceability.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
Where applicable, this vehicle is certified to federal EPA and
California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions standards
for Off-Highway Recreational Vehicles (OHRV). The Engine
Owner’s Manual is supplied by the engine manufacturer, and
provides additional information relating to the emission system,
warranty, and maintenance of the engine in accordance with EPA
and/or CARB regulations. Consult your engine manual for the fuel
requirements for your engine.
Gasoline powered products may be equipped with the following
emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing
Catalyst (OC), Oxygen Sensor (O2S), Multi-port Fuel Injection
(MFI), Electronic Control Module (ECM), Secondary Air Injection
(SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC). When required, models
are equipped with low permeation fuel lines and fuel tanks for
evaporative emission control. Please contact Customer Support
for information regarding the evaporative emission control
configuration for your model.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any
way. Tampering with engine can lead it to operate at unsafe
speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of the engine and
its components.